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07 November 2022

New VR tool launched for Scottish schools

Pupils from Castlebrae High School were the first in the country to test a new VR system designed to promote careers in construction.

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28 October 2022

Career Review: key milestones reached as further details published

Career Review: key milestones reached as further details published

06 October 2022

Career Review in action: supporting summer recruitment in tourism

A new short film produced as part of the Career Review showcases the power of community engagement, meeting employer demand and joined up working.

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06 September 2022

National campaign returns to highlight career support across the country

National campaign returns to highlight career support across the country

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30 August 2022

Annual Participation Measure 2022 statistics published

The most recent data on the participation in education, training or employment of Scotland’s young adults has been published by Skills Development Scotland (SDS).

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29 July 2022

Taic ga tabhann do chòrr is 140,000 Sgoilearan albannach le toraidhean nan deuchainnean aca

Taic ga tabhann do chòrr is 140,000 Sgoilearan albannach le toraidhean nan deuchainnean aca

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27 July 2022

More than 140,000 Scottish pupils offered help with their results

More than 140,000 Scottish pupils offered help with their results

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30 June 2022

Results Helpline 2022

Help us share the word about all the help and support available to learners and their parents and carers about the SQA results help available from Skills Development Scotland.

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26 May 2022

Updated Monthly Participation Snapshot published

SDS has today published an update to the Monthly Participation Snapshot.

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25 May 2022

New resources explore what the Career Review means for the sectors delivering career services

After months of evidence gathering, insight sessions and stakeholder engagement, the Career Review has made ten recommendations, now accepted by Scottish Government, to ensure Scotland’s career services support young people to thrive in the future.